As South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, this election debate at Fort Hare is more than just a discussion; it’s a pivotal moment for reflection, decision-making, and shaping the future of the nation.
DA leader, John Steenhusinen, sat down with the Mail & Guardian’s Lizeka Tandwa, for a one-on-one interview.
Official figures on rhino horn stockpiles are ‘conflicting, inconsistent, untrustworthy and cannot be verified’, the report says
Plans like the one announced by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi won’t move the needle on joblessness
None of the four candidates for a vacancy at the apex court were in favour of merging it with the supreme court of appeal
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has blamed the University of Johannesburg for a financial error that reduced student allowances
Public, private partnerships and adopting advanced technology will help in this regard
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This will be seen as another blow to the ANC’s prospects of regaining its majority
Minister of electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said wind energy has a big role to play during winter
Nicola Conte brings his vibrant jazz fusion to South Africa, celebrating International Jazz Day with a blend of tradition and innovation
Tongaat Hulett can only exit business rescue once the approved plan is largely implemented or the company is no longer financially distressed
Investigating officer Scotch Tabane says Mashaba, who is also the subject of a R34 million SIU investigation, is also a suspect in two cases of arson and one of attempted murder
Professor David Bilchitz said the state should not be able to claim a lack of resources prevented it from providing a minimum of food and shelter
Her resilience serves as a shining example – a reminder that no matter how difficult the road may be, we must never give up the fight for what is right
Heavy rainfall, strong winds and fires have damaged roads and structures in the province
Focus policing on drug cartels and not the users, say newcomers to the political space, identifying the need for rehabilitation programmes
During the hearings from Monday to Wednesday, the Judicial Service Commission will be hoping to fill the last remaining vacancy on the constitutional court
The latest Godzilla and Kong movie doesn’t offer anything deeper than great visuals and brawling monsters
Analysts explain the changes to the voting system and peer into their crystal balls to predict possible outcomes
The Polo GTI is an absolute hoot to drive and offers excellent value for the price
These are community spaces and should be available to all
Happiness mixed with woe was the order of the day as the cultural landmark closed down
I play my final set at Kitchener’s in Joburg, where musical taste buds were tickled
The unbundling of the company will help parent, Transaction Capital, pay some of its debts
As we move into a new era of creativity, legal frameworks need to take in the role of human intellect in the creation of AI-generated works
How did he come to power and what you need to know about the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (Pastef)
Conflict transformation regards clashes as motors of change that keep social structures dynamically responsive to social needs
Two saxophonists have released albums under a fresh initiative driven by a New York label
A recent spate of high speed crashes have seen three of the world’s top riders land in hospital in the last week
Municipalities have a history of defying adverse orders. Activists are trying to lay criminal charges against errant officials to end the impunity
Crime must be treated as a crisis by government before and after May 29 – not just as the election talking point it’s destined to become